🍎 Typhoon and Youth by Joseph Conrad Vintage Hardcover 1954

Typhoon and Youth by Joseph Conrad Vintage Hardcover 1954 “Typhoon” is a classic sea yarn, possibly based upon Conrad's actual experience of a seaman's life, and probably on a real incident aboard a steamer. It describes how Captain MacWhirr sails the SS Nan-Shan, a British-built steamer running under the Siamese flag, into a typhoon - a mature tropical cyclone of the northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. First published in Great Britain in 1903. “Youth" is an 1898 autobiographical short story by Joseph Conrad that depicts a young man's first journey to the East. First published in Great Britain in 1902. Hardcover, 148 pages. Good condition with no folds or tears. Signed name inside front cover. Some cover wear and fading on the spine. See photos. 🍎 Proceeds from the sale of this item will be donated to our local food bank. Thanks for your support! ❤️